Options in a combination bachelor's degree program:
90 CP Major subject.
60 CP Minor subject.
30 CP Minor subject.
The program has restricted admission only when applying for the major subject. For the minor subject, it has unrestricted admission.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
University entrance qualificatiοn.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
IELTS
min 6 Specification: At least 6.0 in writing.
TOEFL iBT
min 90 Specification: At least 20 in writing.
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE) Specification: Overall score of at least 173 and at least 173 in writing.
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE) Specification: Overall score of at least 173 and at least 173 in writing.
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE) Specification: Overall score of at least 173 and at least 173 in writing.
UNIcert
min III
PTE Academic
min 67 Specification: At least 67 in writing.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
The above-mentioned tests have a validity of 3 years. You can also prove your English language proficiency with a university degree with English as the first language of instruction - to be proven by the name of the language of instruction (English) on the Diploma Supplement or a certificate from the university; with a university entrance qualification from English-speaking countries (high school diploma, A-levels, IB); or with a German Abitur: Written Abitur exam with at least 11 points (erhöhtes Anforderungsniveau). An Abitur certificate with designated level B2/C1 CEFR or higher (GER-Niveaustufe B2/C1) in the section Fremdsprachen is not sufficient for an exemption.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the B.A. English Language and Literature [Major οr minοr] at Freie Universität Berlin depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 July for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university, Hochschulstart (DoSV).
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
B.A. English Language and Literature [Major οr minοr]
Freie Universität Berlin
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin 40 days
Application mode
Directly at university, Hochschulstart (DoSV)
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin 40 days
Application mode
Directly at university, Hochschulstart (DoSV)
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
Location
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